Bacon Jam Smashburger

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of ground beef 80/20, divided into 4 oz patties
• 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp onion powder per patty
• 8-10 oz of bacon, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 tbsp honey/maple syrup
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or glaze
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 mayo
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp pickle juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Method

1. 1

   In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, ketchup, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make the burger sauce; set aside.

2. 2

   Crisp up the bacon pieces on a skillet until slightly crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel.

3. 3

   Use the same grease in the skillet to sauté the sliced onions along with the chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.

4. 4

   Add brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, and balsamic glaze to the skillet. Cook until slightly sticky and thick, then remove from heat to thicken as it cools.

5. 5

   Season the 4 oz ground beef patties with salt, black pepper, and onion powder.

6. 6

   Sear and smash the patties on a hot skillet until crispy browned edges form, then flip and finish cooking.

7. 7

   Assemble the smashburgers with the burger sauce and prepared bacon jam.